Below Boyden Caveon Kings River (Upper/Middle Forks)
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Kings River
- 01Strong Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches providing dry fly opportunities.
- 02Increasing midge activity, with trout keying into tiny subsurface morsels.
- 03Nymphing and streamer presentations are highly effective for active fish.
- 04Trout are concentrated in deeper pools, slower runs, and behind current breaks due to lower flows.
- 05A versatile dry-dropper rig is recommended, adjusting depth based on fish activity.
What to tie on at Below Boyden Cave
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Strong BWO hatches are expected in fall, especially on overcast days, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for selective trout.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile nymph that imitates various active mayfly nymphs, a consistent food source in the river during fall.
Jujubaetis
Baetis nymphs are active year-round and are a primary food source, particularly during fall BWO hatches.
Buy at AmazonSchroeder’s Parachute Hopper
Terrestrial activity, particularly with grasshoppers, can still be strong in early fall along grassy banks, attracting opportunistic trout.
Griffith's Gnat
Midge activity increases as temperatures drop in the fall, making this midge cluster imitation effective for rising fish.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a consistent and primary food source year-round, and this nymph pattern is highly effective subsurface as temperatures cool.
Buy at AmazonOlive Woolly Bugger
Streamers are highly effective in fall for targeting larger, aggressive trout, imitating leeches and baitfish in cooler waters.
California season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.